dwarfism

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Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun dwarfism has 1 sense

dwarfism(n = noun.state) nanism - a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature; Array

is a kind of congenital disease, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, genetic disease, genetic disorder, hereditary condition, hereditary disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder

has particulars: pycnodysostosis

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

dwarfism, n. the condition of being a dwarf.

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